Production Forklift Operator I - Sit Down

Company & Culture:  

At GT’s Living Foods, we’re more than just a company – we’re a community passionate about creating a healthier, happier world. Over the last 30 years we’ve built a culture of inclusivity and authenticity, where our shared values create an environment that inspires you to do your best while achieving meaningful results. Our mission to transform health and happiness through potent, living foods has established us as the #1 Kombucha brand and a leader in the Health & Wellness space.

Requirements:  

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse environment or Food/Beverage manufacturing (preferred)
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Sit-down forklift certification (required)
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as D365 (preferred)
• Available to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends & holidays
• Bilingual – English/Spanish (Preferred).

Job Description: 

At GT’s Living Foods, our Production Forklift Operators I, ensure that our production departments have all the ingredients and materials necessary to maintain the flow of production. Production Forklift Operators (I) are responsible for transporting and storing pallets of materials and ingredients throughout the warehouse facility using a sit-down forklift. Production Forklift Operators I are also responsible for verifying that the quantity and location of ingredients and materials are accurately entered into the ERP/D365 system, both physically and systematically.

Essential Duties:

• Inspect forklift for damage and complete 'Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist' prior to operation to confirm forklift functions properly
• Review the ingredient and material order schedule and assignment to identify the ingredients and materials needed for transport
• Operate a sit-down forklift to transport pallets of ingredients and materials to one area in the facility to production staging areas
• Use RF scanner to scan pallet license plates to track inventory and location of materials into ERP/D365 system (or fill out load map)
• Escalate inconsistencies between systematic and physical quantities to management to help locate necessary product
• Physically locate containers of materials and ingredients if they are not in the documented location in ERP/D365 system.
• Use WMS (Warehouse management system) to pick material.
• Use WMS to make transactions into the 365 dynamic, such as cycle count, inquiry location, etc.
• Build and re-palletize pallets with identified materials and ingredients and wrap with shrink wrap
• Transport and load pallets of ingredients/materials onto trailers for facility transfers using the trailer load map to ensure proper weight distribution
• Adhere to all quality, food safety and workplace safety standards, such as GMPs, Lockout/Tagout, OSHA guidelines and other company policies and procedures
• Clean work area as needed to maintain a safe work environment.
• Occasionally assist Pallet Jack Operators by transporting pallets of ingredients/materials throughout the warehouse facility, using the pallet jack.
• Occasionally perform the duties of department associates as needed.
• Load and unload the container with the material needed for production.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced/dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Ability to problem-solve and escalate issues to the appropriate party
• Strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to reference documents and accurately enter data.
• Good knowledge of math.
• Ability to use the Microsoft system.
• Demonstrates teamwork as well as the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of safety, GMP, and PPE requirements
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Physical Duties and Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Occasional walking and standing to build orders, repalletize, and wrap pallets with shrink wrap
• Occasional bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, and carrying of cases of ingredients and materials (up to 45 lbs.) for repalletization
• Occasional lifting of pallets, finished product and machinery equipment (up to 70 lbs.) with a partner
• Occasional overhead reaching, pulling, and lifting (30-40 lbs.) to open/close trailer doors
• Constant work near moving mechanical parts (other forklifts)
• Constant exposure to electrical equipment (batteries and charging stations)
• Employees are required to sit for the majority of their shift to operate their forklift around the warehouse and occasionally in a confined space (drive-thru racks and refrigerated trailers)
• Employees are required to work in a cool and wet environment (30-40°F)
• The noise level in this work environment is occasionally above 84 dB and requires earplugs to be worn

GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks):  

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Matching 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line (available for pickup at headquarters only)
• Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, childcare, and more!) 
• Others: Food trucks every weekday and quarterly employee appreciation events

Job Details: 

• Work Hours: Monday thru Friday, Business Hours, Overtime as needed.
• Work Attire: Use good judgment, keeping in mind the nature of their work, their own safety and the safety of others, and their need to interact with the public.  
• Pay Range: $18/hr
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.